seat FIAT DUCATO 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be intended as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position
or construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key
for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current chapter at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your
vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle,
which could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle integrity;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.

KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 8
THE KEYS....................................... 9
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 10
ELECTRONIC ALARM..................... 11
DOORS ........................................... 12
SEATS ............................................ 17
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 24
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 25
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 27
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 30
CEILING LIGHTS............................. 31
CONTROLS .................................... 32
WINDOW WASHING ....................... 34
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 37
HEATING AND VENTILATION
CONTROLS .................................... 38
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 38
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 39
ADDITIONAL HEATER ..................... 40
INDEPENDENT ADDITIONAL
HEATER .......................................... 40
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 44
BONNET ......................................... 45
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 46
INTERIOR FITTINGS ...................... 47
TACHOGRAPH ............................... 48SELF-LEVELLING AIR
SUSPENSION ................................. 49
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER................................... 50
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WARNING
2)The footboard presence may reduce the
ramp approach angles; it is therefore
recommended, in case of a very steep
ramp, to be very careful in order not to
damage the footboard.
SEATS
17)
3)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 18 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the steering wheel rim.
18)
Height adjustment
To raise the seat: while seated, move
the lever B fig. 18 (front part of the
seat) or the lever C fig. 18 (rear part of
the seat) upwards and lift your body
weight off the part of the seat that must
be raised.To lower the seat: whilst sitting, move
the lever B (front part of the seat) or
the lever C (rear part of the seat)
upwards and position your body weight
on the part of the seat to be lowered.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn the knob D fig. 18.
19)
Lumbar adjustment
Operate the knob E fig. 19 to adjust.
SPRUNG SEAT
The seat is equipped with a mechanical
spring system and hydraulic shock
absorber to ensure maximum comfort
and safety. The system of springs
also effectively absorbs impact from
uneven road surfaces.
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See the description in the "Seats"
section for the lengthwise adjustments,
height adjustments, backrest
adjustment, lumbar adjustment and
armrest adjustment.
Ballast weight adjustment
Use the knob A fig. 20 to set the
desired adjustment according to your
body weight, in the range 40 kg to 130
kg.
SEATS WITH
ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS
The driver's seat may be equipped with
an armrest that can be raised and
adjusted for height. Operate the wheel
A fig. 21 to adjust.
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SEAT WITH REVOLVING
BASE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side. Operate
the control A fig. 22 to turn the seat.
Before turning the seat, it must be
moved forward and only then adjusted
longitudinally fig. 23.REVOLVING SEAT WITH
SEAT BELT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is equipped with a three-point seat
belt fig. 24, two adjustable armrests (for
their adjustment, see the "Seats with
adjustable armrests" paragraph) and a
headrest with adjustable height (for
its adjustment, see the "Headrest"
paragraph).
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Backrest angle adjustment
Operate the lever A fig. 25.
Height adjustment
Operate the controls B fig. 25 or C fig.
25 to raise/lower the front/rear part
of the seat respectively.
Seat rotation
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side and
approximately 35° toward the door It
may be locked in driving position or at
180°.
Operate the lever D fig. 26 (located on
the right side of the seat) to turn the
seat.
Before turning the seat, it must be
moved forward and only then adjusted
longitudinally fig. 23.
23)
Heated seats
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key in the MAR position, press
the button E fig. 27 to turn the function
on/off.CAPTAIN CHAIR SEAT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The vehicle may be equipped with
the Captain Chair fig. 28, which,
depending on the version, may have
various adjustments (revolving or fixed,
with seat belt, etc.).
For the various adjustments refer to
what is described in the previous
paragraph "Revolving seat with seat
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FLAP ON BENCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The seat is equipped with a fold-down
flap that can be used as a document
support surface. To use, pull the tab A
fig. 29 and lower the flap. The flap is
equipped with two cup holder indents
and a support surface with a paper
holder clip.
24)
CARGO SPACE
(For versions/markets, where provided)
Depending on the version, you can
request an additional load compartment
fig. 30 located behind the cab.TRAY UNDER THE SEAT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Under the driver's seat, there is a tray A
fig. 31, which can be easily removed
by sliding it out of the clips on the
support base.SEAT BASE PLASTIC
COVERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The front trim A fig. 32 can be opened
by using the release handle B fig. 32
at the top.
This gives access to the under-seat
compartment (see "under-seat
compartment" paragraph).
To make it easier to open the front
cover and gain access to the
compartment, the seat must be as far
back as possible.
To allow removal of the front cover, it
must be turned as far forward as
possible and withdrawn from the hooks
on the lower side by pulling toward
the front of the vehicle.
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PANORAMA VERSIONS
Adjustment of passenger seat
reclining backrest
Turn the knob A fig. 33.
Access to second row seats
To access the second row of seats,
operate the lever B fig. 33 on the right
outside seat in the first row and tilt
the backrest forward, accompanying it
with your left hand.When the seat is restored to its normal
position, it engages with the retaining
device without the need to operate the
lever again.
On the one-piece Panorama seat in the
second row both side seats are fixed.
Folding middle seat backrest (2nd -
3rd row)
Lift the lever C fig. 33 and tilt the
backrest forward.
A hard surface on the back of the
middle seat is for use as an armrest
and table with cup holders.
Operate the lever to reposition the
backrest.
To lower the backrest of the middle
seat in the second row, remove the
head restraint to make it easier to
adjust the backrest of the middle seat
in the first row.
COMBI VERSIONS
Easy Entry position
Lift the lever A fig. 34 and tilt the
backrest forward.
Stacked position
Proceed as follows:
– remove the head restraints from the
easy entry position;
– lift the lever B fig. 35 (located under
the lever A fig. 34) with your right hand;– turn the backrest 5° towards the rear
area;
– fold the backrest forward with your
left hand.
25)
Removing the bench
IMPORTANT At least two people are
needed to remove the bench.
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Proceed as follows to remove the
bench:
– from the stacked position, operate
the levers C and D fig. 36, rotating
them forward (as specified on the
adhesive label on the lower
crossmember);
– lift seat base forward;
– bring the seat to an upright position;
– from the vertical position, operate
the levers E and F fig. 37, rotating them
upwards;
– raise the bench from the floor and
remove it.
26)
FLEX FLOOR REAR SEAT
To release the seat, proceed as follows:
operate the rear release lever A fig.
38 to to aid releasing the safety catch
underneath it (movement1);
pull the black knob B fig. 38
(movement2);
lift the lever A (movement3), just
above the slide lock C fig. 39 (on the
side) to ensure that the system is held
up during the operations.When the base has been locked, it will
be possible to move the seat by
accompanying it with both hands to
move it forwards or backwards fig. 40.
It will also be possible to disassemble
it by pulling it at the points in which
its catches are free with respect to the
holes in the tracks; in that position
(easily found by sliding the base a little
and simultaneously pulling it out) the
seat can easily be removed fig. 41.
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After the sliding and removal
operations, the seat should be refitted
and secured to the rails on the floor
before driving, as follows:
fit the base on the rails;
push the latch lever downwards fig.
42 with sufficient force, until the system
locks.IMPORTANT The locking system is only
secured when the safety clip under
the lever locks it horizontally. If this does
not happen, check that the seat is in
the exact locking position in relation to
the rail (moving the seat backwards
or forwards a few millimetres until it is
properly attached). Once the
quick-release base is locked in position,
it will be as in the first stage, in other
words with the retaining lever perfectly
parallel to the floor guaranteeing that
the seat is securely fastened in the
selected position.
The seat can be turned 180º toward
the seat on the opposite side. To turn it,
see the "Seat with revolving base"
paragraph.
4-SEATER BENCH SEAT
(Crew Cab Van versions)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For specific versions, the vehicle
features a 4-seater rear bench seat.
The bench has a bottle holder cavity A
fig. 43.
The seat can be tilted manually to allow
access to the load compartment fig.
44.
WARNING
17)All adjustments must be made with the
vehicle stationary.
18)After releasing the adjustment lever,
always check that the seat is locked on the
guides by trying to move it back and forth.
If it is not locked, the seat may move
unexpectedly and make you lose control of
the vehicle.
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19)For maximum safety, keep the backrest
upright, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your chest
and pelvis.
20)Before putting on the seatbelt, ensure
that the armrests are vertical (see
paragraph on "seat belts ”).
21)Before unfastening the belts and
getting out of the vehicle, ensure that the
outer armrest (door side) is fully raised.
22)All adjustments must be made with the
vehicle stationary. In particular, while
turning the seat, take care that it does not
interfere with the handbrake lever.
23)Ensure the seat is locked in driving
position before starting up the vehicle.
24)Do not place heavy loads on the flap
with the vehicle in motion because they
could be thrown against the vehicle
occupants in the event of sudden braking
or impacts, causing severe injury.
25)Do not travel with passengers seated in
the 3rd row with the 2nd row bench folded
over. Do not place objects of any type on
the backrest of the 2nd row bench folded
over: in the event of impact or sharp
braking they could be thrown against the
occupants of the vehicle casing serious
injury. For more information, see the
contents of the adhesive plate located
under the bench.
26)When refitting the bench, ensure that it
is correctly locked to the floor guides.
WARNING
3)The fabric upholstery of your vehicle is
designed to withstand the normal wear
and tear of your vehicle for a long time.
You are however recommended to avoid
strong and/or continuous scratching
with clothing accessories such as metal
buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings and the
like, as these items cause stress of the
cover fabric that could lead to yarn
breaking and damage the upholstery.
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel position can be
adjusted axially.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
release the lever fig. 45 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position 2);
adjust the steering wheel;
block the lever by pushing it
forwards (position 1).
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